When will my hens start laying eggs?

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Depending on the breed, environment, and nutrition, a pullet will typically start laying eggs around 17-30 weeks of age.

You can read more about what to look for to determine if a young hen (pullet) will begin laying over on our blog. 

For questions about why an older hen may have stopped laying, here's a helpful blog article. 

How To Tell A Laying Hen From a Non-Laying Hen will help you determine if your hen is laying eggs or not.